Dear Dr. Roach: I suffer from varicose veins in my lower left leg, into the ankle and top of the foot. My question is whether it is good for my veins if I wear compression socks (knee or ankle) over ...

For years, doctors have been warning us of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time can lead to circulation issues down the road, especially as we get ...

Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low -- 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor circulation runs in the ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. "Compression for lower extremities ...

Thigh-length graduated support stockings (TL-GCS) do not reduce the risk of blood clots in stroke patients. Since guidelines in the UK and many developed nations recommend use of TL-GCS, such ...

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a burden to many workers, especially to those with a standing profession. Preventive measures ar seldom taken. A quasirandomized parallel group trial was ...